許冠傑 (Sam Hui) - 天才與白痴

Released in 1975, The Private Eyes (天才與白痴) is one of Sam Hui’s most iconic Cantonese albums, solidifying his status as the Godfather of Cantopop. This album served as the soundtrack for the film The Private Eyes, directed by Michael Hui, with Sam Hui composing and performing many of its songs. Both the film and album became cultural landmarks, reflecting the humor and struggles of Hong Kong society in the 1970s.

This album blends Cantonese pop, folk, rock, jazz, and local humor, showcasing Sam Hui’s signature storytelling style. His lyrics often focus on the daily lives of ordinary Hong Kong people, using wit and catchy melodies to create songs that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

This album revolutionized the Hong Kong music industry by proving that Cantonese songs could dominate the pop scene, paving the way for future Cantopop artists like Leslie Cheung, Alan Tam, and Beyond. Sam Hui’s ability to combine Western musical influences with local Cantonese storytelling made his music relatable and accessible to the general public.

Beyond its musical success, The Private Eyes became a cultural reflection of 1970s Hong Kong, capturing the struggles, aspirations, and humor of the everyday worker. The album remains a timeless classic, with its songs still widely sung and celebrated today, proving that Sam Hui’s music continues to resonate across generations.

《天才與白痴》係許冠傑 (Sam Hui) 喺1975年發行嘅經典粵語專輯，亦係佢喺廣東歌壇影響深遠嘅代表作之一。呢張專輯同名電影《天才與白痴》係由許冠文執導，而許冠傑不但參與電影演出，更負責為電影創作原聲歌曲，令電影同專輯都成為當時嘅文化熱話。

《天才與白痴》融合咗廣東流行曲、民謠、搖滾、爵士、以及本土幽默文化，呈現出許冠傑獨特嘅音樂風格。佢以幽默風趣嘅歌詞、富故事性嘅旋律，刻畫出當時香港市民嘅生活百態，深入民心。

呢張專輯奠定許冠傑作為「粵語流行曲始祖」嘅地位，標誌住香港樂壇正式進入粵語流行曲時代。許冠傑用廣東話創作流行曲，打破當時以英文或國語歌為主流嘅市場，令廣東歌開始大行其道，影響後來無數香港歌手同樂隊，包括張國榮、譚詠麟、Beyond等。

《天才與白痴》唔單止係一張音樂專輯，更係香港七十年代社會文化縮影，反映當時市民嘅生活態度、幽默感、以及追尋理想嘅精神。至今，專輯內嘅歌曲仍然被無數樂迷傳唱，證明許冠傑音樂嘅永恆魅力。

Track List

• 天才與白癡主題曲    
• 天才白癡往日情    
• 天才白癡錢錢錢    
• 天才白癡夢    
• 情人別離去    
• 青春夢裡人    
• 獨上西樓    
• 齊齊唱首歌    
• 莫等待    
• 歡樂桃源    
• 故苑懷舊    
• 天才白痴往日情